Germany, Weimar Republic. A First War Patriotic Sweetheart Pin 1916 Auction with loops at either end

with loops at either end

the easel maker marked "BN" on the reverse

showing troops in action on reverse

highlights of the frame gilded

the straps are slotted enabling the wearer to place them around buttons on the uniform

Germany, Weimar Republic. A First War Patriotic Sweetheart Pin 1916 Auction with loops at either end(Brosche). A First War period German brooch constructed from a gilded piece of an artillery shell driving band, featuring a black enamelled Iron Cross with silvered oak leaves on either side, the dates 1914 and 1916 engraved at the ends, the reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 44 mm (w) x 10 mm (h), and in overall near very fine condition.